Hours and Info
6:30am to 8pm
Phone: 614.370.6254
Nature Center: 614.878.7106
Reservations: 614.508.8111 (M-F 8am–4pm)
Map & Directions
Park Map
Click the map below for a zoomed/enlarged version
Trails
Ancient
1.9 miles – easy to moderate – hike – grass and gravel
Runs alongside Darby Creek and loops through fields and woods while passing a reconstructed Fort Ancient mound.
Interactive Map: Ancient
Camp Chase
12.5 miles – easy to moderate – hike/bike/pets – paved – ADA West leg of the Ohio to Erie Trail, a multi-use recreation and transportation trail linking Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland.
Interactive Map: Camp Chase
Cobshell
0.8 miles – moderate to difficult – hike – gravel Hilly trail that loops through woods and features a scenic deck overlooking Big Darby Creek.
Interactive Map: Cobshell
Darby Creek Greenway
5 miles – easy – hike/bike/pets – gravel – ADA Flat trail through the prairies and woods that intersects the two bison pastures.
Interactive Map: Darby Creek Greenway
Dyer Mill
3.2 miles – moderate to difficult – hike/cross country ski – grass/gravel Loops through tall grass meadows and a secluded woodlands and dips down to Little Darby Creek.
Interactive Map: Dyer Mill
Edgewood, Lake & Prairie Way
2.3 miles – easy –hike/pets – grass Three connected trails that pass through fields and woodlands, around a lake and along Big Darby Creek.
Interactive Maps: Edgewood – Lake – Prairie Way
Harrier Loop, Rail Way & Teal
3 miles – moderate – hike – grass Three connected trails through prairies and wetlands.
Interactive Maps: Harrier Loop – Rail Way – Teal
Hawthorn
0.8 miles – easy –hike – gravel
Loop trail in the Cedar Ridge Picnic Area.
Indian Ridge
0.6 miles – moderate to difficult – hike – gravel Runs along Big Darby Creek through fields, woods and connects the Cobshell and Terrace trails.
Interactive Map: Indian Ridge
Osprey Lake
0.5 miles – easy –hike – grass, gravel
Loops around Osprey Lake.
Interactive Map: Osprey Lake
Riffle Run
0.2 miles – difficult – hike – gravel Steep trail down to Big Darby Creek.
Interactive Map: Riffle Run
Terrace
2 miles – moderate to difficult – hike – gravel Goes along Big Darby Creek for a ways and loops through a forest.
Interactive Map: Terrace
Turkey Foot
0.5 miles – easy – hike –grass Loop trail through the prairies and grasslands.
Interactive Map: Turkey Foot
Wagtail
1.6 miles – easy to moderate- hike/pets – grass Loops through the prairies.
Interactive Map: Wagtail
Shelters
Reservable Shelters
Shagbark
Shelter holds 80 people, has kitchen with sink, charcoal grill, electricity, a large serving counter. Also swing set, horseshoe pits and ADA accessible vault restrooms. Parking for 50 cars. Available All Day or Half Day.
White Oak
Shelter holds 80 people, has kitchen with sink, charcoal grills, electricity and a large serving counter for food. Also has drinking fountain, sand volleyball court with net (no balls provided), horseshoe pit, swing set, ADA accessible vault restrooms. Parking for 40 cars, with 2 handicap spots. Available All Day or Half Day.
Cedar Ridge Lodge
Lodge holds 72 people, has a gas fireplace, slide screen, WiFi, restrooms and a kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, 30-cup coffee maker, outdoor grills and a deck overlooking Big Darby Creek. Parking for 30 cars. ADA. Available All Day only.
Non-Reservable Shelters
Indian Ridge Picnic Area
Grills, picnic tables, playfields, playground, drinking fountain, restrooms, horseshoe pits (no horseshoes available).
4 Shelters: Enclosed on three sides, Each shelter seats 16, Grills
1 Open Shelter: Seating 80, Each shelter seats 16, 4 Grills
Cedar Ridge Picnic Area
Picnic tables, playfields, playground, horseshoe pits (no horseshoes available), drinking water, restrooms
1 Small Open Shelter: Seats 24, 2 Grills, 2 Outlets
3 Shelters: Enclosed on three sides, Seats 15-20, Grills
2 Large Open Shelters: Seats 64, 4 Grills, Electricity
Little Darby Day Use Area Offers
Numerous grills, tables, restrooms, trail head (ice skating is located in this area).
1 Shelter: Seating 48, 2 Grills
Activities
